ASIS Foundation Research

Connecting Research in Security to Practice (CRISP) reports provide practical, researched-based techniques to help security professionals tackle a wide range of security issues.

Organized Retail Crime: Assessing the Risk and Developing Effective Strategies

Walter E. Palmer, CPP, CFI, CFE
Chris Richardson, CPP

Organized Retail Crime (ORC) poses a significant threat to the economic welfare of the $4.7 trillion retail industry in the United States. Fueled by the emergence of Internet auction sites, lack of effective legislation, and the ability to reintroduce stolen goods in the supply chain, ORC is a growing concern that warrants attention from retail, law enforcement, and legislators. In this CRISP report, Palmer and Richardson summarize previous research, examine measures already in place, and offer a number of models to guide practitioners. Download (pdf)

From the Ground Up: Security for Tall Buildings

Dennis Challinger

This report examines security threats, building vulnerabilities, and the variety of current responses to the challenge of tall building security. Challinger also reports on research relating to physical design and crime in tall buildings, including risks in car parks. This report will help security practitioners think in a more informed way about protecting occupants, visitors, and others who use tall buildings, as well as protecting the buildings and their contents. Download (pdf)

Preventing Gun Violence in the Workplace

Dana Loomis, PhD

New legislation may complicate your company's "no-weapons" policies. And there are many more potential perpetrators than just the usual suspects, from disgruntled former employees to domestic disturbances gone toxic. This report details the host of practical opportunities to prevent problems and minimize potential threats. Download (pdf)

Strategies to Detect and Prevent Workplace Dishonesty

Read Hayes, PhD

Employers CAN promote a culture of honesty. Research-informed, practical strategies reduce counterproductive workplace behaviors, including minor—and major—thefts and frauds. This report examines ways to disarm counterproductive and criminal employee behaviors and prevent employees from even thinking of swaying from acceptable workplace norms. Download (pdf)

Lost Laptops = Lost Data: Measuring Costs, Managing Threats

Glen Kitteringham, CPP

Replacing stolen units is just the start: lost productivity, damaged credibility, frayed customer relations, and heavy legal consequences can cripple your organization. This report reveals seven steps to protect laptops—and data—at the office, on the road, or at home. You get practical checklists and classification schemes to help determine adequate levels of data protection. Plus physical, electronic, and security measures you can immediately implement. Download (pdf)

What are CRISP Reports?

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